193 A Family Meal (1/2)
”Dinner is ready now, come sit down.” She led them over to the grand dinning table. Once again a large spread of foods had been prepared for the small group of four.
Elle only took a small plate of food to start but at his mother's invitation she began freely pilling more and more food on.
”It's really delicious Mrs. Hayes.” Elle complimented. ”I'm surprised Adam hasn't complained about my cooking if this is how you feed him at home.”
Mrs. Hayes laughed at the compliment. ”You must have not been eating well because of the project.” She noted. ”Eat more.”
”How is the project going?” Adam's father chimed in.
”It's going well.” Adam replied dryly.
”Filming will be over soon.” Elle added. ”It's going very smoothly.”
And with that it seemed Elle and Mr. Hayes had found a common interest. They delved into a steady conversation, talking back and forth about the project and their work. Adam chimed in every so often only to echo Elle's good work on the project.
”They've switched filming locations, right?”
”Yes, they're filming in a small town just outside the city. The shooting will wrap up there soon and then they'll move to the final location by the sea.”
”Who picked the locations?”
”The staff members narrowed down the possible locations and then Adam and I went to each one to pick for ourselves.”
”I heard you barely attend the filming.” Mr. Hayes said to Adam, bringing him back into the conversation.
”I go from time to time but it's rare and I never stay long.” Adam agreed. ”Elle has been so good as to take charge of every aspect of this project. She attends the set at least once a week. With her there I don't need to busy myself. I can rest easily knowing she's on top of everything.”
”Good, good.” Mr. Hayes nodded his approval while Elle focused on her plate and tried to hide the faint blush that coloured her cheeks from being praised so well.
”Enough about work.” Adam's mother chided. ”Tell me more about yourself Elle.”
”I'm pretty boring.” Elle said with a shy laugh. ”There's really not much to say.”
”You're the Shaw family's daughter, right? The one's who own Tae.”
”That's right.”
”What is your family like? Do you have any siblings?”
”Ah,” Elle hesitated. She wasn't sure how to answer such a question.
Adam's hand suddenly held her own under the table. ”She has a half sibling but they're not particularly close.” He answered for her.
”I see.” Mrs. Hayes said, sensing the mood. ”And what about favourite foods? I only cooked things I know Adam likes but you should tell me what your favourites are. I will cook them next time.”
”It's no trouble at all. It's easier if you tell me now than for me find out for myself.” Mrs. Hayes encouraged.